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Pilgrims did their best to cope with the difficult conditions, and for many it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to pray at Islam's holiest shrines. “It's very physically demanding, but spiritually very uplifting. For me, I was in awe all the time,” said Canadian Niron Khan, 49. “I was in a state of […]
Some people have waited years to make this trip, and permits are allocated by Saudi authorities on a quota basis for each country. Nonartina Hajipaoli, 50, told AFP she was proud to be among the 1,000 pilgrims from Brunei in Southeast Asia this year. “I am speechless, I can't describe what I am feeling,” she […]
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court on Thursday announced that Friday, June 7 will be the first day of Zil Hajj, as the Zil Hajj crescent was sighted in the kingdom on Thursday evening, Gulf News reports. According to a statement from the Saudi Supreme Court, “Arafat Day is on Saturday, June 15, while Sunday, June 16 […]
The important question here is that how did these Rohingyas get Bangladeshi passports? While the genuine citizens of the country face various kinds of harassment in getting their passports made, the Rohingyas get passports just like this. The mystery behind this also needs to be exposed. Just when the government is about to renew 69,000 […]
“Eight years after Vision 2030, we have demonstrated our willingness to move towards a model of transformative development that is innovative, inclusive and sustainable. And we have seen some results,” Ibrahim said on Saturday. Yet questions remain as to how much of Vision 2030 will be achieved and when, with particular scrutiny placed on signature […]
Several senior diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Qatar's former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had visited Bangladesh in 2005. Another Emir of Qatar is set to visit Bangladesh after almost two decades. Qatar's diplomatic relations with the Arab League, particularly other Middle East countries and Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia, […]
Some analysts believe that a section of people are bringing back black money to get incentives. It is possible that after receiving incentives, that money is being laundered again through informal means. As a result, inward remittances from the UAE through formal channels suddenly began to flow. However, bankers said banks are now providing various […]
Later, officials announced that the moon had been sighted and Taraweeh would begin from Sunday night. Arab News reports that the moon was also seen in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food and drink. The […]
Prime Minister’s Private Advisor on Industry and Investment Salman F Rahman says Bangladesh has sought assistance from Saudi Arabia to deal with the worsening dollar crisis. At a press conference at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) on Tuesday, the adviser said he had sought assistance during his recently concluded visit to the Middle Eastern […]
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Saudi Arabia has conveyed its position to the US that Israel will not stop Israeli “aggression” on the Gaza Strip until an independent Palestinian state is recognized along the 1967 border with East Jerusalem. Until that happens, there will be no diplomatic relations with Israel. Statement […]
“A team from the health ministry in Saudi Arabia has visited Bangladesh twice last year. And they will continue to visit Bangladesh for more recruitment. The next group to depart for Saudi Arabia will include nurses. Meanwhile, Khairul Alam, additional secretary of the Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment, said, “Kingdom authorities have asked […]
The report revealed that of the 1,070 people arrested for trying to enter the kingdom illegally, 31 percent were Yemeni, 67 percent were Ethiopian and 2 percent were of other nationalities. Arab News, citing official reports, reported that 193 more people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 11 were caught for their […]
